The Bosnian Mountain Horse is a small domestic horse breed from Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is the country’s only indigenous horse breed and makes up about 70% of its horse population. It is used for riding and as a pack animal, so its work includes carrying loads as well as carrying a rider. The breed’s numbers fell sharply during the Bosnian War from 1992 to 1995. They continued to decline after the war, unlike populations of other farm animals. These facts place the breed in both a practical role in its home country and a period of sustained population decline. For people learning about horses from Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Bosnian Mountain Horse is notable for its local status, small size and dual use.
Who it is for
It may interest readers looking for a horse breed native to Bosnia and Herzegovina, or learning about horses used for riding and carrying loads.
What is good
- Used for both riding and carrying loads
- Makes up about 70% of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s horses
- Only indigenous domestic horse breed in its country
What to know first
- Breed numbers fell during the 1992–1995 war
- Numbers continued falling after the war
Verdict
The Bosnian Mountain Horse is a small, locally indigenous breed with both riding and pack roles. Its continued population decline after the war is an important part of its background.
